Chapter 112: The Light Beyond

"It's been so long, who still remembers."

Surprisingly, Narumiya Mei entered the university first before coming to MLB.

Whenever Sawamura asks Narumiya about his university life, Narumiya always changes the topic.

This is different from his usual character.

If his college life were smooth sailing, he would definitely show off to Sawamura.

Since he didn't tell Sawamura proudly about it, that meant that his college life was not going well.

No matter how simple Sawamura's nature is, he knows that there must be some kind of story in it.

Narumiya Mei is not a person who likes to be lonely or be ignored.

If possible, he would never give up the opportunity to directly join professional baseball and even the Major Leagues.

High school graduate, eighteen years old!

This age is the golden age for athletes to use their youth. Conversely, if you go to college, after four years, you will be twenty-two. Although the body is still in the golden stage, future development will be limited.

Legendary superstars who developed from their twenties exist yes, But rare!

Later~

Through other people (Miyuki Kazuya), Sawamura knew why Narumiya chose university instead of entering professional baseball.

It's an injury!

The baseball system in high school has always been criticized. There are various reasons for this, not the least of which is the overuse of players in high school baseball.

As Inashiro's Ace, Narumiya trained too hard and played too many games. And after his defeat at the Summer tournament, he pushed himself more until the problems accumulated, and finally, his muscles were damaged due to these reasons.

The doctor said it would be difficult for him to return to the top.

But Narumiya, who has dedicated his entire youth to baseball, how can he give up easily?

After suffering, he finally stood up and returned to his game.

But it is a pity that he has lost the chance to ascend to the throne after returning from the ashes.

Narumiya Mei is unfortunate, but he is also lucky at the same time.

The memories of what happened with Furuya were still fresh, and Sawamura's two closest friends are his Chris-shisho and his partner Miyuki.

The two were also injured to varying degrees, especially Chris-senpai. After the second injury, he had to change jobs to be a Coach. This was not bad for him, it can be regarded as playing his specialty.

Player Chris didn't make it to the top, but before Sawamura's return, he was already a very famous coach.

After making the cash and filling the stash, Miyuki ran away with the money returned to Japan to take care of his father, and went to Seidou and became an assistant to Coach Kataoka.

They are unfortunate, but at the same time lucky.

At the very least, whether it was then or now, Sawamura felt that they were all doing well.

Miyuki's mouth was still terrible, Narumiya was still familiar, and Shisho was still so considerate.

Of course, this life is different from the previous one.

Miyuki didn't have to carry the heavy responsibility of the team alone. Furuya had the chance to find guidance with Chris. Chris-shisho also recovered earlier and recovered well. Sawamura and Narumiya became friends much earlier…

'I Hope they are all well!'

Hope they can cross the mountain and see the light.

On the way back to Seidou, Sawamura's brain kept replaying all kinds of memories like a movie.

When he met Narumiya Mei this time, his feeling was completely different from before.

Memories flooded up like a flood, no matter how hard it was to stop them.

"It's weird!" Sawamura murmured and changed his mood.

In fact, he has no way or mood to pay attention to this matter now. The match with Inashiro Industrial is next, and he still has a lot of things to do.

He has to prepare well for the game with Inashiro.

"Rei-chan, When we go back, give me the video of the game," Sawamura said suddenly.

After the video of the game is taken back, it will definitely not be the only time to hold a meeting to study it, which requires a process.

They will rest for the rest of the afternoon and really start working on the video in the evening.

After studying the video, they will have to do targeted training the next day, and the day after tomorrow to compete.

This is Seidou High School, the next process.

And Sawamura can't wait to rest in the afternoon. He will now watch Inashiro's game video and formulate a strategy to deal with Inashiro's batters.

"I will definitely suppress them!"

"Okay!"

Takashima Rei looked at Sawamura's serious face, smiled, and nodded.

She is very pleased that Sawamura is so spirited.

If Seidou's previous games were all appetizers, then Inashiro was definitely a big meal.

Back at school, Sawamura watched the video directly.

Behind him, Chris and Miyuki caught up.

They also want to go together.

Furuya chased after him reluctantly.

Sawamura glanced at Furuya strangely. He understood Furuya's mood. It was just the video of the game. Can he understand much of it?

'Forget it, leave him be.'

Several people trot all the way to the conference room to watch the video.

As for the Captain and the others, they went to the field and practiced swinging.

After that, Yuuki, Isashiki, and Masuko found a pitching machine and practiced pitching for 150 km/h.

Playing against Narumiya Mei, if they can't hit the 150 km/h Straight ball, and they can't fight against him at all.

Sakurazawa's strength is indeed a little short, they are a team that can't defeat Inashiro no matter what.

Because of their batters, it is impossible to hit Narumiya Mei's pitching at all.

"Congratulations, Coach Kataoka."

The chubby principal and thin dean came to watch the training of the Seidou High School baseball team.

When they come here every year, these two big leaders are actually very uneasy in their hearts. They are afraid that the greater their expectations, the greater their disappointment.

This time is different, this time they are very confident.

Not to mention the strength of their own team, the most important thing is that they have found the real Ace for Seidou.

Sawamura Eijun!

When Sawamura was in middle school before, he defeated Narumiya.

Other things being equal, Seidou should not lose!

"We just advanced to the finals, there is still a heavy mission in front of us," Kataoka said calmly.

"I do know, how much confidence do you have for the finals?"

Although the dean of education was very confident, he was a little uneasy, so he took the initiative to ask Kataoka.

Kataoka listened to the dean's words and pondered for a while before speaking.

"The opponent is very strong! Especially Narumiya Mei. Last year, he had some hints of greatness. He led Inashiro all the way to the Koshien quarterfinals. But at that time, he was still a little immature. Now, he has overcome his weaknesses and evolved to be more perfect."

Eh?

The principal and the dean looked at Kataoka in surprise.

So, does Seidou really have no chance?

"Of course, it's not just the opponent who has improved in strength. Our team is not what it used to be. There are even more Ace in the game! If you don't try it on the field, who will know the result?"

Next to him, Coach Ochiai pinched his goatee and looked at Kataoka.

'That said, but aren't you very confident too?'

Kataoka really showed great confidence!

The principal and the dean also laughed.

Different, really different!

Today's Seidou always gives people a feeling of greatness.

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